Jewell Lavern Smith, Galena, Mo., daughter of Jude and Carrie Mae (Carter) Moore, was born on September 29, 1934, in Kennett, Mo., and departed this life on April 09, 2024, at the age of 89. Lavern was a social worker who had lived in the area for the past twenty-five years coming from Piggott, Ark.
Elvis Virdine Brandon, 81, of Rector, Ark., came face to face with his Jesus on April 2, 2024, at 11:19 a.m. at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born Friday, March 12, 1943, in Piggott, Ark., to James Elvis and Delcie Imogene (Gettings) Brandon. He loved growing up in and attending McDougal, Ark., enjoying many activities including baseball, basketball, spending time with friends and coon hunting.
Gary Wayne Scheffler, 73, of McDougal, Ark., passed away March 29, 2024, at Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector, Ark. He was born on August 4, 1950, in Piggott, Ark., and was the son of Billy and Ruth (Whitehead) Scheffler.
Billy Mann Billy Mann, 82, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 25, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 10, 1941, in Detroit, Mich., and was the son of the late Bill and Lorene (Lack) Mann.
Carl Doyne (“CD”) Parrish Carl Doyne (“CD”) Parrish of Paragould, Ark., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of sixty-five years old. CD was born in Fort Smith, Ark., on January 30, 1959, to Doyne Parrish of Rector, Ark., and Peggy Barlow of Piggott, Ark.
Clark Dennis Glass Clark Dennis Glass, 65, of Black Rock, Ark., passed away at his home on March 8, 2024. He was born on August 5, 1958 in Piggott, Ark., to Walter and Joann (Yow) Glass.
Marian Janet Roeder Marian Janet Roeder, 91, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 20, 2024. She was born February 17, 1933, in Waverly, Iowa, to the late Dorothy (Russell) Heidbreder and Lloyd Herbert Heidbreder.
Judy Broadway Judy Broadway, 77, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by family in Piggott. She was born on June 1, 1946, in Modesto, Calif., and was the daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy Coutroul.
Vilas Hendrick Elder, Jr. Vilas was welcomed into the arms of the Lord and reunited with his parents and his Hopey on Friday, March 8, 2024 at St Bernard’s Medical Center.
Alton Wayne Speer Alton Wayne Speer, of Rector, Ark., passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on March 1, 1948, in Campbell, Mo.